SEO Strategies for Social Media
September 20, 2022
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Heather Koby-Reddy CEO
Heather Koby-Reddy is the Owner and CEO of FatRabbit Creative, a digital marketing agency located in Morris County, New Jersey. FatRabbit Creative is a StoryBrand Certified Agency, which means they are specially trained to help clients clarify their messaging and get more leads to grow their business. Heather leads a team of talented digital marketing professionals who provide a range of services including website design, search engine optimization, social media management, email marketing, and content creation. Under Heather's guidance, FatRabbit Creative has helped hundreds of businesses in a variety of industries strengthen their online presence and attract more customers.

SEO Strategies for Social Media

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All the keyword research, blog writing, and backlinks you employ in your SEO strategy can also be used on social media to drive organic traffic. Read on to better understand SEO strategies for social media.

Let’s start with the basics! Before implementing any kind of SEO on social media, you first need to do some research. Start by understanding what your unique customers are searching for, including the exact phrases and questions used in a search. Based on your findings, develop a strategy for each of your social platforms. Ensure the new strategy complements your website and digital marketing goals.

4 Ways to Improve Your SEO on Social Media

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1. Optimize Your Bio

Your bio should be optimized to reflect your industry, products/services, and location. Although bio format varies across social media sites, all your bios should remain consistent in brand message, values, and voice. Keeping a condensed bio will help with searchability within the platform and on search engines.

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2. Sprinkle in Hashtags

Think of hashtags like you would keywords. Hashtags will allow social media and search engines to sort and categorize the content. This will enable users to find your business, products, and services easily. Each platform uses hashtags in different ways; make sure you use them strategically for each platform and based on the type of content you are creating.

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3. Create Strategic Content

Creating content for social media should always be driven by strategy. Your content should align with your marketing plan and boost traffic to your website. Blog posts, videos, infographics, and podcasts are proven to be more engaging and generate more leads than traditional content.

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4. Utilize Links

Links, links, links! Best practice suggests utilizing links within your content copy and social media bio whenever possible. Every bio needs to link to contact information and your small business’s website. Adding a link to a custom landing page is a great SEO tool if you release a monthly blog post or video. Not only will a unique landing page include multiple links that are customizable, but it will bring all the traffic to your site. Meaning you can track customer conversions directly from the landing page!

Implementing an SEO strategy will help you grow your small business’s social media, increase organic traffic, and establish you as an industry professional. Looking to step up your social media game? Our search engine optimization experts and digital marketing team are at your service. Let us help you lead your social media with a strategy that is proven to get results! Email us at hello@fatrabbitcreative.com to get started.

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Heather Koby-Reddy

Heather Koby-Reddy is the Owner and CEO of FatRabbit Creative, a digital marketing agency located in Morris County, New Jersey. FatRabbit Creative is a StoryBrand Certified Agency, which means they are specially trained to help clients clarify their messaging and get more leads to grow their business. Heather leads a team of talented digital marketing professionals who provide a range of services including website design, search engine optimization, social media management, email marketing, and content creation. Under Heather's guidance, FatRabbit Creative has helped hundreds of businesses in a variety of industries strengthen their online presence and attract more customers.